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gown, evening

human history
  • Description

    gown, evening; gold polyester viscose with wide black velvet cuffs, and black Chinese style 'mandarin' collar; belt, black velvet, vinyl backing and large gold buckle. all velvet pieces are lined with gold thread; cuffs are buttoned together using several buttons on each cuff; and 3 braided knots joined to loops - in Chinese/mandarin-style, tie dress together - are placed on the (wearers) upper left side of dress.

    gown is designed by fashion designer Christian Dior, made and retailed by El Jay prêt-a-porter, Auckland, late 1950s, shoulder pads removed

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    2002.83.1
  • Accession Date
    01 Oct 2002
  • Department

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